Hamilton County is experiencing a spike in sexual assault calls and a rash of domestic violence incidents that resulted in three deaths in October. Seven individuals have lost their lives in Hamilton County this year due to domestic violence homicide.

The new protocol, named DVERT (Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team) was created with a funding from the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

Joining us to discuss the new protocol and efforts to reduce domestic violence are Women Helping Women President and CEO Kristin Shrimplin and Vice President of Programming Kendra Massey; Sergeant Stefanie Torlop and Officer Richard Longworth with the Cincinnati Police Department.

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